Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician

NAES•Bennett, CO

6d•$38 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician at Canyon Peak Power is critical to reliable plant operations, performing calibration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical and power equipment, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, turbine controls, and electrical distribution systems. This role supports preventive and corrective maintenance to optimize performance, minimize downtime, and ensure fast-start operation. Qualified to operate the plant independently during on-call rotations, the IC&E Technician collaborates with engineers, operations, and contractors—and follows safety and regulatory standards—to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. Your scope of responsibility as IC&E Technician includes the following primary functions:

Requirements

Hands-on experience in power generation operations and maintenance.
Strong technical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and a track record of contributing effectively within a team environment to support reliable plant performance.
Thorough knowledge and hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, including medium- and low-voltage switchgear, motors, control centers, transformers, batteries, inverters, chargers, generator excitation equipment, protective relays, and power distribution systems.
Strong expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, turbine controls, and combustion monitoring systems.
Understanding of combustion control and turbine control systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of natural gas-fired simple-cycle units.
Skilled in performing routine inspections, preventive, and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment to support reliability and safety compliance.
Qualified to operate the plant independently during on-call rotations, including startups, shutdowns, and routine operations.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to coordinate maintenance activities, procure necessary resources, and ensure timely completion of projects, supporting continuous plant operation.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with analytical and mathematical aptitude to present technical information, conclusions, and recommendations effectively.
Commitment to staying current with evolving industry technologies and contributing to continuous improvement of plant operations.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

An Associate degree in Instrumentation and Control Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
Equivalent technical training or certifications in industrial maintenance, instrumentation, or control systems are beneficial but not required.
Relevant hands-on experience in power generation, industrial facilities, or military technical roles may also be considered.
Experience in power plants or industrial settings preferred, with familiarity in operations, safety protocols, and plant equipment.

Responsibilities

Calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and install instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment, including fuel gas control valves, actuators, dampers, VFDs, motors, battery chargers, inverters, transmitters, analyzers, gas chromatographs, and combustion turbine instrumentation.
Perform corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on electrical systems, including medium- and low-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, generators, excitation systems, batteries, chargers, auxiliary equipment, and power distribution systems ranging from 24V DC to 13.8kV AC, including meters, protective relays, heaters, and lighting systems.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and plant communication networks to support reliable, fast-start, and peaking operations.
Calibrate and troubleshoot combustion turbine control and monitoring systems to ensure safe operation and emissions compliance.
Read, interpret, and apply technical documentation, including electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control logic diagrams, to diagnose and resolve system issues.
Collaborate with plant personnel to support routine and outage maintenance, inspections, and mechanical work to minimize equipment downtime.
Install new equipment, implement system modifications, and maintain tools, test equipment, and calibration devices in proper working condition, following safety procedures and codes.
Maintain accurate logs, calibration records, equipment histories, drawings, and technical documentation using CMMS and software tools, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, for reporting and analysis.
Promote safe work practices, identify hazards, and support plant safety and environmental programs, including proper handling of hazardous materials and strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Oversee contractor instrumentation and electrical work during outages or special projects.
Perform Plant Operations, including completing operator qualification and independently operating the plant during on-call rotations, startups, shutdowns, and routine operations, providing flexible support during planned and emergency outages.
Stay current with evolving industry technologies and contribute to continuous improvement of plant operations.
Train or mentor other personnel to ensure skill development and knowledge transfer.
Operate site vehicles, including pickups, forklifts, or aerial lifts, as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.